Talent Acquisition Specialist - Mississauga, Canada - Alectra Utilities

Alectra Utilities

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity

Job Posting Number:

Position:
**Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location:

Hamilton (John St), Mississauga (Derry Rd) or Vaughan (Cityview) (Hybrid: Remote/In-office)**Reports to
:Manager, Talent Acquisition & People Services

Business Unit:
**People & Safety

Division
:
People & Safety

Hours per Week:

35
***Number of Openings:
1

Union
:
No

Open:

April 10, 2024

Close
:
April 24, 2024

Alectra is committed to putting our people first in providing a positive employee experience and a safe work environment. Our Hybrid Workplace policy allows for an effective balance for employees with the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment; a combination of Remote / Inoffice work based on operational requirements._

Position Purpose:

Formulate and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies aimed at attracting highcaliber talent to the organization.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including recruitment agencies, postsecondary institutions, and industry organizations.
Provide consultancy to hiring managers, aligning them with Alectra recruitment practices and educating them on the current talent landscape.
Support initiatives that enhance our employer brand and contribute to effective talent attraction, participating in various Talent Acquisitionrelated projects.
Develop, monitor and report on key recruitment metrics and KPIs to inform decision making
Propose recommendations for adopting new technologies, such as interview scheduling software, to streamline Talent Acquisition processes.
Develop and facilitate training sessions for the business on Talent Acquisition topics, such as inclusive hiring training
Stay abreast of Talent Market trends, best practices, and continuously improve Talent Acquisition procedures accordingly.
Conduct intake meetings to ensure full understanding of client expectations and strategic objectives
Acquire a deep understanding of the company's organizational structure and the desired skill sets and profiles for each position.
Defend hiring decisions and manage union disputes related to selection decisions
Work within legislative requirements, standards and regulations, collective agreements, Company practices and protocols;
Act as a change champion, supporting and promoting changes to our recruitment processes, technologies and programs as required.
Mentor the Advisor, Talent Acquisition by sharing knowledge, recruitment best practices and effective sourcing strategies.
Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Specialized Knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related discipline
CHRP Designation preferred and in good standing with HRPA
Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) designation is an asset
Specialized knowledge and capability in Talent Acquisition with experience in building a talent acquisition strategy
Expertise using social media and other online tools for strategic sourcing and other talent acquisition initiatives
Strong working knowledge of various MS office software programs, Talent Acquisition Software such as LinkedIN Recruiter, scheduling software, Sharepoint and Ceridian Dayforce TAS
Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and processes, particularly in areas of employment laws and labour relations.
Uptodate knowledge of the Ontario Labour Relations Code, the Employment Standards Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and all other applicable legislation

Experience

Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and leading talent acquisition processes across multiple business units
Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in high volume, fullcycle recruitment role using a multichannel sourcing approach
Experience recruiting in a unionized environment

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with senior and middle management business leads
Exceptional storytelling and influencing skills to positively represent Alectra in the market as an employer of choice
A strong, clear communicator who knows how to keep all stakeholders on the same page
Highly selfdirected and solutionoriented with a high sense of urgency to deliver results and meet business deadlines
Solid problemsolving and analytical skills with the ability to provide practical and/or innovative solutions to complex issues
Strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical information in an organized and concise way
Must hold and maintain a valid class "G" driver's licens

How to Apply

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an int